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Air travel is essential to the United Kingdom’s economy and continued prosperity. In the last 30 years there has been a fivefold increase in air travel and it is forecast that UK air traffic will increase by 45% by 2015. To meet this increase in air traffic there is a need for new technologies and products in support of an enhanced ATM system - a process being driven by the Single European Sky (SES) Programme. The ATM KN has been set up to bring the knowledge base and business together to seize the advantage to develop innovative technologies to support the growth in air traffic.

A series of events held between 2006 and 2007 brought the UK industry together and identified plenty of enthusiasm to collaborate on R&D problems in the UK and with European partners.

The ATM Knowledge Network is set to continue through 2008, with a focus on:

• Sharing information on the global ATM market – developing an active and regular forum.
• Mobilising the UK ATM community to be better placed to access SESAR funding and other collaborative framework agreements.
• Providing opportunities for small businesses and universities to showcase their products and services.

The UK ATM industry has an estimated turnover of around £750 million and comprises over 100 organisations, including around 6 universities with a strong interest in ATM - all of whom are eligible to become members of the UK ATM KN.

For more information contact the ATM KN Manager. Read ATM-KN Discussion Forums

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